News
On this page you will find a range of news stories, starting with the most recent.
If you have a news item you think might be relevant to community and town councils in Wales please let us know - we may want to include it on this page. News items from councils are particularly welcome as sharing information with others about the work you are doing can be really beneficial.
What’s in a name?
What’s in a name? Well, perhaps, more than you think at first glance. This theme was expanded by Dr Rhian Parry at a meeting of the One Voice Wales National Executive Committee in September 2009.
Search has begun for the next Climate Change Champions
The Welsh Assembly Government is looking for 6 enthusiastic young people aged 14-18 from across Wales to become Climate Change Champions for 2010.
Wales could make its own laws to strengthen community and town councils
The Welsh Assembly Government has recently proposed that powers be given to Wales to allow the National Assembly to legislate to strengthen the community and town council sector. This is key to implementing outstanding recommendations from the 2003 Aberystwyth study into the Role, Functions and Future Potential of Community and Town Councils in Wales and will enable other improvements for the sector to be introduced. One Voice Wales is already booked to give evidence to the Assembly in October. Also, following a request by One Voice Wales, the Assembly has agreed to extend the deadline for comments to 30th September.
Get your land registered!
The Land Registry has launched a discounted voluntary land registration initiative to help landowners identify and register the property they own.
One Voice Wales commends good practice lessons for councils
One Voice Wales, the representative body for community and town councils, commends the report issued by the Auditor General for Wales to councillors.
Help your community get ready for Switchover
On 31st March 2010 Wales will become the first digital nation in the UK when the Wenvoe transmitter covering Cardiff and south east Wales completes its switch to a digital signal. One Voice Wales is working with Digital UK to provide information to community and town councils so that they can publicise what's happening locally during the switchover process.
Postcode Address File Code of Practice consultation
Postcomm has launched a consultation on changes to the PAF Code of Practice. One Voice Wales is aware many councils would like to see the old county names removed from the Postcode Address File and this is your opportunity to make your views known.
Countdown to Copenhagen
In December this year, the World’s decision makers will meet at a climate change summit called COP 15 in Copenhagen to decide on what should be done to tackle climate change across the world. They will try to agree the best way forward for the world to work together to tackle climate change.
BT Gets Welsh Communities Online
Award scheme gives community groups the chance to move into the digital world
Local Government Boundary Commission Starts Electoral Reviews
The Welsh Assembly Government earlier this year sent Directions to the Commission for guidance in carrying out reviews of the electoral arrangements of all principal areas in Wales (i.e. the county and county borough councils).
Buckingham Palace Garden Party
The draw for the Buckingham Palace Garden Party took place today (31st March 2009) at the One Voice Wales office in Ammanford.
Minister launches joint agreement to tackle child poverty
Social Justice Minister Dr Brian Gibbons today (Thursday March 26th) launched a joint agreement on child poverty and called on public and voluntary sector organisations in Wales to sign up.
Stakes Raised for Welsh Communities - Could your village hit the jackpot this year?
Launched back in January, a significant prize fund boost in this year’s Calor Village of the Year for Wales awards is sure to set the competition alight – with more communities than ever striving to win a share of the new £15,000 prize fund. In addition to the increased prize fund, competition organisers have also extended the deadline for entries – to Friday 29 May.
"0 Ond 1" Quiz Programme - Contestants Required
We are seeking contestants to take part on a Welsh language quiz programme for S4C.
Fuel Poverty Helpline
One Voice Wales is pleased to promote the independent Home Heat Helpline to community and town councils across Wales.
Calling all struggling Community projects!!
Don't have enough funding? Just can't get the help you need? Want both and the chance to be involved in 7 days of fun filled filming for a big new television series?.................well now is your chance!
Community Councils asked their views on Bioscience Research
As part of the drive of Aberystwyth University to become an international force for sustainable development, The Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS), Aberystwyth University’s newest and largest institute, has been created through the merger, in April 2008, of the University’s Institutes of Biological and Rural Sciences with the BBSRC’s Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research (IGER).
Information Matters to Rural Communities
Shelter Cymru has launched the ‘Information matters to rural communities’ project in Narberth, which was supported by Angela Burns AM and many others, including Elfyn Williams, One Voice Wales’ Regional Development Officer, who has supported and encouraged the project. The Shelter Cymru team has been across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire presenting the project to community councillors.
